Zucchini Fries Are Low-Carb, High-Flavor Flav

At Delish, one of our favorite sayings is "fries > guys". Because isn't it true? French fries are always there for you: when you're feeling sh*tty from a bad day, when you're PMS-y, when you just feel like eating a basket of shoestrings for dinner like a real adult. Even as we get older, they never do.

Chelsea Lupkin

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But ok, we're not totally insane. We might shoot waistline-unfriendly recipes like Funfetti Fried Oreos, but we also can acknowledge the importance of moderation—and if we want to satisfy a fry addiction at least a couple times a week, potatoes ain't gonna cut it.

Chelsea Lupkin

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Zucchini will, though. This sturdy summer squash, when breaded and baked (no frying necessary!), is a fantastic alternative. Plus, unlike the nutrient duds that are spuds, zucchini packs only 20 calories a cup. To keep the fries light, I breaded them simply in flour, egg and milk, and panko (plus some Parm because YUM), and baked in the oven for 25 minutes until they get nicely golden and crispy. As a bikini-friendly take on fries for summer, these are fire.